Business & People
British Land ‘reduces resi commitment’ as headwinds hit volumes
British Land has reported a 16% boost in underlying profit to £363m for the year to March 31st, but confirmed it's tough at the top of the resi market right now.
Set Your Sites: What is the future for marketing development land?
As the land market evolves, agents will have to concentrate less on harnessing relationships with buyers, and more on their presentation and digital media skills, explains Knight Frank's Daniel Ward...
Epsilon brings in Savills man to drive resi development acquisitions
Prime central London property developer Epsilon Real Estate Partners has recruited a new Associate Director of Residential Acquisitions.
Hynard named as Howard de Walden’s new Chief Exec
JLL's UK Deputy Chairman has been named as the new Chief Executive of the Howard de Walden Estate, which owns 92 acres of prime Marylebone.
Trophies galore for all-rounders Knight Frank
It's been a strong week for Knight Frank on and off the sporting field.
New Associate Director for Humberts in Dorset
High-end country agency Humberts has hired Stuart Warnock to lead its Blandford operation in North Dorset.
Operating Instructions: Mayfair agency pens ‘definitive’ guide to luxury property marketing
With property sales down nearly 50% in some parts of PCL, vendors - or rather their agents - are having to work extra hard to attract buyers these days.
RESI Awards 2016: The winners
The residential property sector descended on Park Lane's Grosvenor House for the RESI Awards 2016 last night.
Future Sellers: Foxtons debuts virtual reality platform
Foxtons has launched its new virtual reality platform after a two-year development programme.
ADAM Architecture appoints first new director in 12 years
ADAM Architecture has made its first Director appointment since that of George Saumarez Smith back in 2004.
Robbie Kerr
Purplebricks reports big rise in revenue
"Hybrid" estate agency Purplebricks has reported a 445% year-on-year increase in annual revenue in its latest trading update.
The firm said it expects full-year revenue to come in at £18.
Profits rocket 70% for Hill as pipeline hits £1.1bn
Top 20 UK housebuilder Hill has seen its pre-tax profits climb to over £31 million, up 69% annually, and laid out some ambitious growth plans.
Hill's Octavo Mews scheme in West Kensington